Brake pedal interfering with clutch pedal?

Post by **dunketh** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:38 pm

Is this a common thing?
If I have my clutch down then depress the brake pedal it holds the clutch pedal down.
Similarly if I'm braking and push the clutch it seemingly rubs/jams against the brake pedal.

Ideas on a postcard please. I can get around it, provided I remember it happens.

Post by **Welung666** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:40 pm

Sounds like the pedals are binding on the shaft, get some spray grease and remove the little plate covering the master cylinder and give the shaft a good squirting.

Post by **dunketh** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:42 pm

give the shaft a good squirting

Oooh err.... "I've come to fix the fridge.."

Will do, cheers.

Post by **Welung666** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:09 pm

It's me freezer thats broke not the fridge

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:12 pm

Start the spraying with proper release oil (not WD40) - once it's moving then add the grease.

Post by **Willie** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:43 pm

Lesson, if you ever fit new pedals you should drill an 'oil hole in the bushes so that it is easy to inject, perferably EP 90 diff oil, periodically.

Post by **wanderinstar** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:47 pm

I have often wondered if it would be possible to drill a hole in end of shaft and then crossdrill to correspond with clutch shaft and also the shaft bearings. Then fit grease nipple in end , so that the whole lot can be greased from outside car.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:15 pm

Life's too short Ian ! Just a spray from time to time works wonders.